July 2009 Events in New York City

Events and Things to Do in New York City in July

Get more information about can't-miss events in New York City this July (also see our monthly event listings for June, August, and September).

• July Street Fairs in New York City -- Enjoy the street fairs of New York this July. Check out our guide to where to find a street fair near you this weekend.



• Free Morning Concerts Sponsored by The Today Show and Good Morning America -- Get up early for free morning concerts featuring some of the hottest names in the music industry. Performers in July will include Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, Queen Latifah, and Kelly Clarkson .



• Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks -- Find out where to go for the best views of the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks in New York City. Get a sneak preview by viewing photos of Macy's July 4th fireworks.



• July 4th Weekend in New York -- See event listings for July 4th weekend in New York City -- including the Macy's July 4th fireworks, free concerts, Broadway shows, and more.



• Midsummer Night Swing -- Learn some new moves and then show them off at Misummer Night Swing. Every night means a different live band and there's a sound for everybody -- from big band to tango to salsa to the two-step.



• Syfy Imagination Park at Rock Center -- The Sci Fi Channel is offically becoming Syfy -- both on-air and online. To celebrate, they're creating a science fiction wonderland in Rockefeller Center from July 7-12. Check out exhibits including a Giant Viewfinder and enjoy free wifi (or "wyfy") all week.



• Summer Restaurant Week Kick-Off Featuring the Cast of Hair -- Come out to Time Warner Center for a free party to kick off NYC Summer Restaurant Week on July 9th. From 12-2 pm, you can sample goodies from five top NYC Restaurant Week eateries (including Tribeca Grill, Spice Market, and DB Bistro Moderne) and mingle with celebrity chefs. At 12:45, catch a performance by the Tony Award-winning Broadway cast members of Hair. The party takes place at The Shops at Columbus Circle on the second floor of Time Warner Center.



• Summer Restaurant Week in New York City -- Take advantage of the rare opportunity to dine at New York's hottest (and priciest) restaurants for $35 ($24.07 for lunch).



• Nelson Mandela Day in New York -- Celebrate Nelson Mandela's legacy on July 18th. Mandela Day events in New York city include a star-studded concert at Radio City Music Hall (featuring the likes of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keyes, Will.i.am, and many more) and free educational installation in Grand Central Terminal.



• Outdoor Movies in New York City -- Pack up your beach blanket and your popcorn for a free night at the movies under the stars. Choose from recent blockbusters, classic movies, indie films, and family-friendly flicks at locations uptown and downtown, east and west.



• Central Park SummerStage 2009 -- Don't miss the summer's hottest concerts in Central Park at SummerStage.



• Midsummer Night Swing -- Learn some new moves and then show them off at Misummer Night Swing. Every night means a different live band and there's a sound for everybody -- from big band to tango to salsa to the two-step.



• Shakespeare in the Park -- Performances of Twelfth Night in Central Park run through July 12th.



• River to River Festival -- Head downtown this summer for a full schedule of free concerts, performances, and other events.



• 2009 Bryant Park Film Festival -- Spend Monday nights this summer enjoying classic movies under the stars in Bryant Park.



• Philharmonic in the Parks -- Enjoy the music of the legendary New York Philharmonic and fireworks in the loveliest parks in the five boroughs (and Long Island and New Jersey).



• New York City Triathlon -- Come out and support these determined athletes as they swim, bike, and run around Manhattan.



• The New York City Spelling Bee -- Think you've got champion spelling skills? Prove it at this spelling bee for grown-ups at the Housing Works Bookstore Café on July 18th. The $10 cover charge gets you free popcorn and benefits Housing Works programs for New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.



• Friends of Hudson River Park Monday Concert Series -- Enjoy free live music performances while watching the sun set over the Hudson every Monday night on Pier 84 at 44th Street.



• Rumble on the River -- See amateur boxers from the five buroughs and beyond duke it out to see who rules the river.



• Moondance -- Dance your Sunday nights away under the stars at Moondance on Pier 54 at West 14th Street. Enjoy free dance lessons and a different live band every Sunday from July 12 through August 9.



• RiverFlicks for Grown-ups and RiverFlicks for Kids -- Enjoy free movie screenings with views of the Hudson River this summer. On Wednesday evenings, you can catch movies for grown-ups (including Iron Man, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and Sex and the City: The Movie). On Friday evenings, see flicks suitable for the whole family (like The Wizard of Oz and Curious George).